Australia: Cosmetics Market 2025

Cosmetics Market Size in Australia

The Australian cosmetics market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Cosmetics consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Cosmetics Production in Australia

In value terms, cosmetics production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cosmetics Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, shipments abroad of cosmetics decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cosmetics exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of cosmetics exports from Australia, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, the Netherlands, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cosmetics exported from Australia were New Zealand ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, the Netherlands, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cosmetics export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cosmetics export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to New Zealand ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cosmetics Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, overseas purchases of cosmetics increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cosmetics imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest cosmetics supplier to Australia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cosmetics imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cosmetics to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cosmetics import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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